ASP Scarab Cutter for Tri-Fold Restraints, Clippers for Safe Removal of Disposable Cuffs, Compact Safety Blade for Removing Bands and Medical Bracelets

I use this for my job. I work in Corrections. Great little tool to have.

Tried it on flex cuffs and works great. Blade is protected and concealed when not in use. Comes in handy for regular zip ties too. I recommend having this tool on hand with all the unrest going on. You could find yourself being flex cuffed or zip tied by home invading criminals, rioters or unfriendly visitors, this could assist your escape and may save your life. Very small tool. Can keep it in a pocket or on a key chain.

Quick and simple to use, I can tell I'll be able to use it for a long long time from the build quality! Weight is a few grams. Lock mechanism I gotta get used to but worth the money. Saves medical sheers

Other cuff cutters I've seen don't hold a candle to this one. Very easy to use, won't take a chunk out of someone's wrist, and fits nicely in a shirt pocket.Cons: The key ring seems to get in the way obstructing proper use and the price seems a bit steep for something so simple.

It's sharp, compact and I think the only of its kind so no competition.

I ordered this overpriced little tool because the disposable cuff cutters issued to my unit (and all our tac teams) are the scissor style snips.The problem with scissor style snips is that you can not operate them with one hand unless you are willing to risk the safety of the subject wearing the cuffs. They require two hands and unless you want to spend 3 minutes making several attempts to sever the cuffs correctly, they also require some focus. In a tactical environment the only tool that should require focused, two-handed operation is a firearm (in my opinion).All of the other reviews are correct, the key ring is useless. I don’t care - because I can make a clean, safe cut through any disposable cuffs in less than 10 seconds, using one hand, and without having to look down.I keep it in one of the little zippered pockets on the forearm of my shirt. The truth is that if it cost $4.99, as it should, I would have had to replace it multiple times already. But it’s stupid expensive, so I don’t loose it or abuse it.

will for sure cut a zip tie like its nothing.....

I've owned a Scarab since ASP first introduced the product. They have always worked flawlessly and I've only had to replace them due to loss or owner induced damage.The new model has a spring in the mechanism that makes one handed use much easier as it returns the Scarab to the open position after cutting. Great little product.